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Giant Armadillo
Priodontes maximus
The Giant Armadillo is the largest living species of armadillo and is native to South America. Recognizable by its massive, armored shell and large claws, it can reach up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length when including its tail. Primarily nocturnal and solitary, the giant armadi…
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- Despite their size, giant armadillos are rarely seen in the wild due to their secretive, nocturnal habits.
- Giant armadillos have up to 100 teeth, more than any other terrestrial mammal, and their long claws can grow over 20 centimeters. They are expert diggers, able to excavate deep burrows in minutes, which also provide shelter for many other animal species.
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